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elise84
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Just wondering what the best way is to get a flat etc on the ground floor, im currently on the 3rd floor with no lift
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Are you living in private or social housing?I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help.
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social housing
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If you have any disabilities or health issues you could ask for an occupational therapist assessment, they would come and visit you and have a look around, they would see if they can make your current home suitable, failing that they might be able to put you on a higher banding if they think that your home isn’t suitable.
You could also look into doing a mutual exchange if the above isn’t possible.
Depending on your area both of these would take a fair amount of time.
If you don’t mind me asking do you have any disabilities or health issues that make your current home unsuitable? -
its the stairs tbh thats an issue, im on the 3rd floor, with arthritis. An exchange is difficult due to me having a large 3 bed appartment and housing dont allow children,
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You can ask for an occupational health assessment but bare in mind if you live alone you will only be offered 1 bedrooms and the wait time can be many years(depending on if they think your a priority and current demand, as it will be downsizing(that’s if your living alone?) it might be a little faster
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i live alone but i was offered a 3 bedroom literally a year ago. so i do believe its area depending
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Hello @elise84
I see you've had some great advice, I would also echo contacting the housing association just to see what they could doHannah - She / Her
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I would see if you can get a 'risk assessment' done, this is all hypothetical, a possible scenario (that hopefully won't happen) in case of fire, with your condition and 'speed being of the essence', you are in a 'vulnerable' position.
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Thank you rebel, i spoke with my housing and they suggested that
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It sounds positive that suggestions are, at least, quite consistent for you at the moment @elise84. How are you feeling about this suggestion?Community Volunteer Adviser with professional knowledge of education, special educational needs and disabilities and EHCP's. Pronouns: She/her.
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what suggestion? @L_Volunteer
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You put 'they suggested that' @elise84Community Volunteer Adviser with professional knowledge of education, special educational needs and disabilities and EHCP's. Pronouns: She/her.
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